Maxalt (rizatriptan), the fourth "triptan" for migraines
September 1999
Merck Frosst is now marketing Maxalt (rizatriptan), the fourth "triptan" for migraines.
Think of Maxalt as similar to Imitrex (sumatriptan) and Zomig (zolmitriptan)...with a fast onset and short duration of action.
Amerge (naratriptan) is different. It has a slower onset...and lasts longer...to prevent RECURRENT headache.
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